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James Burrows, the visionary director behind timeless TV comedies like Cheers, Friends, and Will & Grace, has died at 85, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, genius, and humanity. Known for his uncanny ability to extract perfect comedic moments and his legendary kindness, Burrows didn’t just direct episodes—he shaped generations of joy. From his first gig in 1974 to his final frame, he turned scripts into classics, made actors feel seen, and turned every laugh into an enduring memory. NBC called him the “man behind the curtain”—a true master of comedy who’ll forever live in the smiles he helped create.

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